Description
Two identical wooden depictions of 1800's man in gentleman's clothing. The entire back of the bookend makes up a bookshelf and desk with an ink well and pigeon holes; three large drawers behind a man standing reading a book.
Re: 1800's Syroco Bookends
Your bookends are not anywhere near as old as you think. The Syroco molding process was developed by the Syracuse Ornamental Company in the 1890's. The material is a combination of a wood compound and glue that were then poured into molds. The finished castings look hand carved. The Syracuse Ornamental Company became Syroco, Inc. during the 1930s. We see these sell for about $40.00 at auction.
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